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epigraphical

epigraphical

8.9
Relating to a short quote at the start of a book or chapter
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛpɪˈɡræfɪkəl/
  • Literature
translation icon : epigráfico
  • Many academic works include epigraphical quotations to introduce their main ideas.

Examples

  • The novel's epigraphical references added depth to its central themes.

  • She wrote an epigraphical note at the start of each essay to inspire readers.

  • This book has an epigraphical quote.

  • Why did the author choose an epigraphical reference?

  • The author's use of epigraphical quotes set the tone for the entire book.

  • In her thesis, she included an epigraphical passage to highlight her argument.

  • Academic papers often start with an epigraphical citation to provide context for the research.

Synonyms

epigraphic
vsepigraphical
  • Literature
8.5

About a short quote placed at the start of a book or chapter

means the same but is used as an alternative adjective form in writing

Surface Forms

epigraphical positive
epigraphic positive

Morphology

epigraphical = epigraphic (transparent) = epigraph + ic + al

Formed from the adjective 'epigraphic' with the regular adjectival suffix '-al', so the final step is a straightforward adjectival derivation.

Etymology

Epigraphical comes from the Greek parts epi- 'on' and graph 'to write', the same root you see in paragraph. A helpful way to remember it is that an epigraph is a short piece of writing placed 'on' the start of a book or chapter, so epigraphical refers to those opening quotations.